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6.1 avg / 10

White Bear Lake School District

School District · White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Students: 8,549
Teachers (FTE): 521
Estimated Scores: 18%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

18

10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,111

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Minnesota rank

#221 of 386

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Minnesota avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,111

+$503 vs Minnesota median

District size

8,549 students

Much larger than Minnesota median

About White Bear Lake School District

White Bear Lake School District is a White Bear Lake, Minnesota school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 8,549 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $15,111 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, White Bear Lake School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Otter Lake Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, White Bear Lake School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in White Bear Lake School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.7%
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ELA Proficiency 52.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in White Bear Lake School District with test data.

District Details

City
White Bear Lake
Total Enrollment
8,549
Teachers (FTE)
521
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in White Bear Lake School District?

White Bear Lake School District has 18 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for White Bear Lake School District?

The average composite rating for White Bear Lake School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in White Bear Lake School District?

White Bear Lake School District spends $15,111 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in White Bear Lake School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in White Bear Lake School District is 16.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in White Bear Lake School District?

Otter Lake Elementary is the highest-rated school in White Bear Lake School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in White Bear Lake School District?

Across schools in White Bear Lake School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does White Bear Lake School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?

White Bear Lake School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
47.7%
ELA Proficiency
52.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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